Category: Travel
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How to visit Wadi Rum – an honest review and survival guide
Arranging a trip to Wadi Rum can be a bit of a minefield. With so many desert camps to choose from and a plethora of snazzy options, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. We were a bit concerned after hearing complaints about hidden fees but we ended up having a fantastic, budget-friendly experience which was a Read more
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Louage: A Systematic Breakdown of Routes in Tunisia
It can be difficult to find information on louages online. This post contains a list of louage routes and stations that we have personally experienced. Read more
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Aqaba self-guided walking tour
Aqaba is Jordan’s only port city, occupying a small sliver of land at the northern extreme of the Red Sea. As a seaside town surrounded by dry rocky valleys and deserts, Aqaba sits at the intersection of a variety of different terrains as well as no less than four different countries. There are direct views Read more
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Spalding Self-Guided Walking Tour
This article was authored by my number 1 fan – my mum, who is a lifelong resident of Spalding, Lincolnshire and made it her personal mission to rifle through the archives and trawl through the library to create an accessible walking tour guide for visitors. She uncovered many fascinating historical tidbits along the way. The Read more
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What to expect when travelling in India: the good, bad and the downright ugly
Below is my blatantly honest rundown of the positive and negative aspects of independent travel in India; what to expect when walking in the streets, some travel hacks to stop you from being scammed, how to balance your itinerary to prevent burnout – everything you need to mentally prepare yourself for touching down in India. Read more
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How to buy concert tickets as a foreigner in Japan
As a foreigner, buying tickets for concerts and events in Japan can be a bewildering process. Japan’s major ticketing agencies typically require a Japanese phone number and address, making online purchases virtually impossible for foreigners. We found this out first hand when trying to get hold of tickets for puroresu (pro wrestling) shows. There isn’t Read more
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Kamakura self-guided walking tour
Located a stone’s throw from central Tokyo (about 45 minutes on the train), the coastal town of Kamakura served for a period in the 12th, 13th and 14th centuries as the de facto capital of Japan. This was the centre of power of the Kamakura Shogunate, established in 1192 when the military warlord Minamoto no Read more
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Kobe self-guided walking tour
Unlike its esteemed Kansai neighbours of Osaka, Nara and Kyoto, Kobe is a relatively modern city which developed during the late 19th and early 20th century – Japan’s Meiji era. This was one of the Five Ports of Japan – the designated ports which were opened to foreign ships following the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Read more
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17 quirks for foreign travellers in Japan
For foreign travellers in Japan, the country can sometimes seem to epitomize all things weird and wacky – seemingly revelling in the peculiar and downright strange. There’s an explanation for everything of course, but some of the cultural differences can lead to interesting or amusing curiosities for overseas guests. It’s all part of the fun Read more
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How to travel Japan on a budget
After announcing that we would be traveling through Japan, the first question most people asked us was ‘isn’t it expensive?’ The answer is yes and no! While it’s fair to say that hotels and transport can be considered quite pricey in comparison with countries like Thailand or India, there are always ways to cut costs Read more